Event Details

Sikh Sanjog, Edinburgh Inter Faith Association, and Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) with the support of the City of Edinburgh Council is organising a daylong event, Turbanology, on Wednesday the 27th of March 2013 at the Main Council Chamber, City Chambers, Edinburgh. The event aims to generate awareness of the Turban, highlight the Sikh heritage of Edinburgh and Scotland. We will also have workshops on understanding the needs and aspirations of young Sikhs and families; and another on cultural sensitivity and awareness regarding the Sikh community in Edinburgh.

The event will also have a presentation and an exhibition by journalist and TV presenter, Jay Singh-Sohal, exploring the misconceptions that link the turban to terrorism, and discover its importance for diverse groups in society who consider it a crown. This would be followed and question and answer session with Jay Singh-Sohal.

Sikh vegetarian lunch will be served followed.

Places are limited and we request you to please confirm your attendance at the earliest. Please contact us at any of the (T) 0131 556 0441 (F) 0131 556 8577 (E) admin@elrec.org.uk

Please also let us know in advance of any special requirements you may have.

Turbanology

Wednesday 27th March 2013, 11 am to 3:45pm

Main Council Chamber, City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ

Programme

11:00 am Registration

11:15 amWelcome – Lord Provost-To be confirmed

11:30 am to 12:30pmSikh Identity in Edinburgh and Scotland - Promoting Pride in the Turban